Philosophy Divine Illumination - Love at First Light Ageless Skin Luminizer

Philosophy is not a line I have tried anything at all from. I often get all mezmerised by the presentations about the line on QVC, and think.... "Hmm, that looks good" (especially about the cleansers), but then I look at the stuff I already have and tell myself sternly that I have too many cleansers already etc...

A friend recently gifted me this cream illuminator, and I have to admit, the fact that Philosophy even make cosmetics was a bit of a surprise to me... So as far as expectations went for this, I had none really - and I don't mean that in a negative way. I was just surprised to find out about the product!

Philosophy say....  "This creamy face luminizer instantly smoothes the appearance of lines, evens tone and brightens skin with skin-firming properties and antioxidants, so versatile you can wear it alone, under or over makeup and as a glow refresher"

The luminizer comes in a compact with a mirror in the lid. The packaging is classic but simple...

The product itself is a peachy cream with a fine sheen to it, rather than any distinct sparkle in it...

The fact that the product calls itself a luminizer rather than an illuminator is pretty important here - this is far more subtle for one thing than the average illuminator... In a way, this is what helps with the "anti-ageing" effect.

I have often seen comments on blogs about the power of many illuminators to magnify flaws such as pores (MAC MSF's are often cited as a culprit) and wrinkles around the eye area. They are often a product to be used with caution once fine lines develop.

So as I say, this is a subtle product. In fact the first time I used it, I wasn't sure what to make of it, as I expected the typical illuminator effect, which this gives but in a very very subtle way.

This is less of a glow enhancer or provider, but gives more of a "my skin only better" effect...

It certainly doesn't emphasise pores or fine lines, which is a good thing, just makes skin look more dewy without looking fake in any way. 

This product is also free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil or sulphates.